Psychology 102 - Biology of Memory

Which neurotransmitter is primarily involved in the formation of new memories?

• Dopamine

• Serotonin

• Acetylcholine

• GABA

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Which brain region is most closely associated with the storage of long-term memories?

• Amygdala

• Hippocampus

• Thalamus

• Cerebellum

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What type of memory is responsible for holding information temporarily for immediate use?

• Long-term memory

• Sensory memory

• Short-term memory

• Procedural memory

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How does chronic stress affect memory retention?

• Enhances memory retention

• Has no effect on memory retention

• Impairs memory retention

• Only affects short-term memory

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Which stage of sleep is most important for memory consolidation?

• REM sleep

• Light sleep

• Deep sleep

• Awake state

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What is one common effect of aging on memory function?

• Improved memory recall

• Increased memory storage capacity

• Slower retrieval of stored information

• Enhanced procedural memory

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Which neurotransmitter is known to play a significant role in the modulation of memory and learning?

• Norepinephrine

• Glutamate

• Endorphins

• Melatonin

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Which brain region is primarily involved in the formation of emotional memories?

• Prefrontal cortex

• Amygdala

• Basal ganglia

• Occipital lobe

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What type of memory involves the recall of facts and events?

• Procedural memory

• Declarative memory

• Sensory memory

• Implicit memory

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How does sleep deprivation typically affect memory consolidation?

• Enhances memory consolidation

• Has no effect on memory consolidation

• Impairs memory consolidation

• Only affects procedural memory

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